Small Kitchen Design | Remodeling A Small Kitchen
When Remodeling
a Small Kitchen
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Small Kitchen Design Projects Can Make a Big
Difference
Kitchen remodeling
ranks among the most popular remodeling
projects each year, as kitchens have
become the functional and social hubs
for many families. Almost every kitchen
has a design flaw or something that can
be changed to make the space more
workable. However, no challenge is quite
as difficult as reworking a small
kitchen space. If you are on a tight
budget, have building restrictions, or
own a condominium where you must work
with the space allotted, there are
options that can help transform your
kitchen. Use the following tips as a
guide.
Counter Space:
Even large
kitchens are difficult to work in if
there isn't enough counter space. Plan
to cover as much of the area not
occupied with appliances with counters.
If the difference in floor space is a
matter of a few square feet, plan your
design with deeper counters.
Storage:
Squeeze as many
cabinets into your design as possible.
Think about the placement of cabinets in
relation to appliances, also. Deep
cabinets that can hold plates should be
located near the dishwasher, and large
cabinets with slide-out drawers should
be placed near the oven. The fewer
unnecessary steps needed to complete a
task, the smoother the function of your
kitchen will be.
Built-Ins:
Built-in ovens,
microwaves and storage for small
appliances will make your kitchen appear
less cluttered. Waist high sliding
shelves that hold mixers and toasters
can quickly get small appliances out of
sight, but keep them easily at hand.
Built-in storage for foods like potatoes
and onions, and bread storage cabinets
will also give the kitchen a cleaner
look.
Roll-Out Pantry:
If there
isn't enough room for a closet pantry,
many cabinet manufacturers now make
roll-out pantries. These can be pulled
out to view the items you have, but
rolled back into a space about 18 inches
wide and 5 1/2 feet tall. If there isn't
room for any type of pantry, consider
converting a closet outside of the
kitchen to a storage area for fine
china, large pots and infrequently used
items.
Lighting:
An easily overlooked
design element is good lighting. Under
counter lighting and clean halogen
lights can make the space appear larger
and more comfortable.
Sinks:
A small kitchen does
not have to have a small sink! A large
sink will make it easier for you to
clean large pots and pans, and is a
great place to stash the dirty pots
before you have a chance to rinse them.
If you are in an apartment or a small
house, a large sink in the kitchen can
serve double duty as a utility sink,
too.
Some other ideas to increase the
efficiency of your kitchen:
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Put a wire basket on the inside
of the cabinet to hold trash bags
and other frequently used items.
These store-bought products are
affordable and easy to install on
the back of the cabinet door or
under the sink.
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Mount an instant hot water
heater on the sink. This is
something small that makes a big
difference. Installing such a device
will usually replace the sprayer or
soap. This could be really useful if
you indulge in a cup of tea or
instant coffee each day.
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Install a tile back splash on
all the walls above the counters,
stove and sink. Doing this can
quickly change the look of the
kitchen and make it easier to clean.
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Change the cabinet and drawer
knobs. Out with the old and in with
the new. This is a very simple and
affordable option that will give the
kitchen an extra special touch.
There are a lot of unique designs
out there, so be prepared to use
your creative side.
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